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Flood Warning issued May 10 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Tangipahoa, LA Quelle: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Tangipahoa River Near Kentwood affecting Tangipahoa Parish.

For the Tangipahoa River...including Osyka, Kentwood, Tangi. River
near Tickfaw, Amite, Robert...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Tangipahoa River near Robert.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Evacuation of trailers at Hidden Oaks must
be completed. Water covers the entrance to camp grounds. Secondary
roads and unimproved roads north of Robert will flood as
Chappepeela Creek backs up. Low places on Highway 22 south of
Robert will be under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5
feet early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued this morning at 1130 AM CDT.